4.1 “To Be” Affirmative & Negative | Beginner English Grammar

In this topic, we will learn more about the verb to be in the affirmative and negative.

You can use to be (am, is, are) in positive and negative forms. There are many contractions used with the negative form. These are common in speaking.

Watch this video to learn more about to be

Now, practice using this grammar with the activities below.

Exercise 1 – Practice using contractions with to be

Exercise 2 – Listening practice

Attempt the quiz below to review your understanding.